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Entry-level OTD

University of Arkansas-Fayetteville/University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences OTD Program

Doctor of Occupational Therapy (entry-level) · Fayetteville, Arkansas Accredited

From the program’s website

Degree
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (entry-level)
Program length
3 years (9 semesters)
Credits
115
Format
Full-time, on campus, with off-campus fieldwork and capstone
Start term
Spring

Rolling admission. The 16-hour observation requirement applies starting with the 2027 admission cycle.

Source quote
“tional Therapy Admission Requirements Program of Study Catalog Page Student Handbook (PDF) Degree Requirements Requirements for Doctor of Occupational Therapy: This program is a 115-credit-hour, post-baccalaureate, 3-year (9 semesters), full-time, on-campus program with off-campus fieldwork and capstone components. The fieldwork experiences are integrated throughout the program to structure increasingly complex experience ... ation. Program Details Program Name: Doctorate in Occupational Therapy Level: Entry Level Doctorate Duration: three years — 115 credit hours post-baccalaureate Start Term: Spring City: Fayetteville State: Arkansas Delivery: On campus GRE is not required The fieldwork experiences are integrated throughout the program to structure increas ... cludes all Level II fieldwork and the doctoral capstone which must be completed no longer than two years from the end of didactic coursework. Rolling admission Our program is on a rolling admission basis, meaning we evaluate applications as they are received. For example: You may apply as early as August 2026 to reserve your spot for the January 2028 start date”

Checked on the program’s website on October 9, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.

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From the ACOTE directory

Accreditation status
Accreditation
Degree level
Entry-level OTD
Institution type
Public
Share taught by distance education
0%
Last ACOTE on-site review
2021/2022
Next ACOTE on-site review
2028/2029
Address
OTHS, 50 Harmon Avenue, Fayetteville, AR 72701

Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.

ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.

NBCOT exam results

100% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 97.3% average over the last 3 reported years

202320242025
96%96%100%

Source: NBCOT school performance data, retrieved October 8, 2026. NBCOT counts new graduates who passed during the testing year, regardless of the number of attempts. Compare all programs’ pass rates.

Admission requirements

Minimum GPA
3.0 (cumulative) source
GRE
Not required source
Observation hours
16 hours source

Taken from the program’s own admissions pages (hover “source” for the quote). Requirements change each cycle; confirm before applying.

Before you apply

  • Confirm the current application deadline and whether the program uses OTCAS or its own application.
  • Ask for the program’s NBCOT pass rate and graduation rate; ACOTE requires programs to publish them, and NBCOT posts school results on its school performance page.
  • Check prerequisite courses, observation hours and GPA minimums. See OT school prerequisites.
  • Plan for full-time fieldwork (at least 24 weeks of Level II), often away from campus.

University of Arkansas-Fayetteville/University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences OTD Program: FAQ

How long is University of Arkansas-Fayetteville/University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’s OTD program?

3 years (9 semesters), according to the program’s website (checked October 9, 2026).

What are the admission requirements for University of Arkansas-Fayetteville/University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’s OTD program?

Minimum GPA 3.0 (cumulative). GRE: not required. Observation hours: 16 hours. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.

What is University of Arkansas-Fayetteville/University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’s NBCOT pass rate?

100% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 97.3% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).

Is University of Arkansas-Fayetteville/University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’s OTD program accredited?

ACOTE lists it with status “Accredited” (directory retrieved October 9, 2026). Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.

Pay in Arkansas

$106,360median annual pay
$65,160–$144,25010th–90th percentile
2,160occupational therapists employed

U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.

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